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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.55, 573.73 and 108.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.55, 573.73 and 108.65 is: 162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.55 : 573.73 = 108.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.55/573.73 = 108.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.55x = 573.73 × 108.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.55x = 62,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,333.50/382.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.94

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